New guardians for raptors

A Barrington-based wildlife rehabilitation group officially has taken control of Itasca's popular raptor program. Village officials this week approved a three-year, renewable agreement that allows Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to establish another bird care hub at Itasca's Spring Brook Nature Center. The arrangement doesn't cost Itasca any money, and Flint Creek must comply with certain requirements set by the village. Last month, the village board agreed to dissolve the raptor program, but dozens of concerned volunteers and fans of the program urged officials to keep the birds of prey.